President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth will be his pick for secretary of defense in his upcoming administration.
Since last week, Trump has been releasing names for his cabinet after winning both the Electoral College and popular vote. He announced his decision of the Fox & Friends host to lead the Pentagon in a Truth Social post on Tuesday evening.
“Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country. Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down,” the statement read. (RELATED: Trump Announces John Ratcliffe As CIA Director Pick)
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“Pete has led two Veterans Advocacy organizations, leading the fight for our Warriors, and our great Veterans,”…
